Gov. DeSantis Announces Florida Investigation into Attempted Assassination of Trump by Ryan Routh

Sep 17, 2024, 01:21 PM

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced a state investigation into the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. DeSantis has assigned the case to Attorney General Ashley Moody and has appointed a statewide prosecutor to pursue charges against the suspect, Ryan Routh. DeSantis emphasized the importance of full transparency in the investigation and criticized the DOJ and FBI's involvement. He stated that the state of Florida has jurisdiction over many of the crimes Routh is accused of, including attempted murder. The governor held a press conference in West Palm Beach to discuss the case and stressed that attempted murder is the most serious offense in the state.